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According to this Miami Herald story, the Florida Democratic Party’s plan for a new presidential primary has many troubles. … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: March 2008
On March 10, the U.S. Supreme Court docketed Schaefer v Lamone, 07-1143. The case arose in federal court in Maryland, against a state law that mandates candidates in primaries should be listed in alphabetical order. The plaintiff argues that equal … Continue reading
On March 12, Florida Democratic Party state chair Karen Thurman sent a proposal to various leaders of the national Democratic Party, the state Democratic party, and the Clinton and Obama campaigns. Her proposal is for a new presidential primary for … Continue reading
The Washington State House did not pass any of the National Popular Vote Plan bills, and it is now too late. SB 5628 has passed the Senate in February 2008, but it never made it through the House Rules Committee. … Continue reading
Washington state’s HB 1534, which improves ballot access for minor parties and independents, failed to move through the Washington Senate Rules Committee by the deadline, so it cannot pass. It is tough to pass a bill like this, while the … Continue reading